How David Ndii’s Affordable housing remarks expose gap between Ruto’s levy and workers’ homeownership

President William Ruto’s Affordable Housing Programme is facing renewed scrutiny over whether workers paying the housing levy can afford the homes it promises, following remarks by his economic adviser David Ndii that the initiative is designed to create an inclusive middle-class society.Ndii sparked debate on October 24, 2026, when he defended the programme against criticism that it should primarily benefit low-income households, arguing that its ambition is to make quality housing accessible across income groups.